Compaq Portable III - Computer
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Compaq Portable III portable IBM PC/AT-compatible computer from the late 1980s, in fair condition and not in working order, with power light on but it does not boot and is sold as‑is for restoration or repair; includes a power cable and no disks, manuals, mouse or extra accessories.
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Compaq Portable III vintage portable (“luggable”) computer – restoration project.
Classic late-80s IBM PC/AT-compatible portable from Compaq, highly collectible in the retro-computing community.
Brand: Compaq
Model: Portable III
Type: Portable (“luggable”) IBM PC/AT-compatible computer
Era/Year: Late 1980s (model released 1987; exact production year unknown)
Compaq Portable III computer (integrated display + keyboard)
Power cable
No disks/software, manuals, mouse, or extra accessories included.
Powers on: power light comes on.
Does NOT boot: it attempts to start, then restarts and repeats in a loop (boot loop).
Likely needs service (example causes: storage/boot device issue, reseating, capacitors, dust/aging).
Condition notes (honest report)
Unit has been kept in storage since ~1995 and not used since then.
Needs internal cleaning (dust/age from storage).
Keyboard cable: outer insulation is deteriorated, but the cable is not cut (cosmetic/age-related damage; may need replacement)
Cosmetic wear consistent with age (see photos).
Ports / rear side (visible in photos)
Rear connectors labeled RGB / Serial / Parallel, plus an expansion area (see photos).
Sold as-is, as a repair/restoration/parts item. No guarantee of full functionality until serviced.
Compaq Portable III vintage portable (“luggable”) computer – restoration project.
Classic late-80s IBM PC/AT-compatible portable from Compaq, highly collectible in the retro-computing community.
Brand: Compaq
Model: Portable III
Type: Portable (“luggable”) IBM PC/AT-compatible computer
Era/Year: Late 1980s (model released 1987; exact production year unknown)
Compaq Portable III computer (integrated display + keyboard)
Power cable
No disks/software, manuals, mouse, or extra accessories included.
Powers on: power light comes on.
Does NOT boot: it attempts to start, then restarts and repeats in a loop (boot loop).
Likely needs service (example causes: storage/boot device issue, reseating, capacitors, dust/aging).
Condition notes (honest report)
Unit has been kept in storage since ~1995 and not used since then.
Needs internal cleaning (dust/age from storage).
Keyboard cable: outer insulation is deteriorated, but the cable is not cut (cosmetic/age-related damage; may need replacement)
Cosmetic wear consistent with age (see photos).
Ports / rear side (visible in photos)
Rear connectors labeled RGB / Serial / Parallel, plus an expansion area (see photos).
Sold as-is, as a repair/restoration/parts item. No guarantee of full functionality until serviced.
Details
Brand
Compaq
Series/ Model
Portable III
Year of Manufacture
1985
Condition
Fair
In working order
No
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